13 Oct 2025
Honouring Australia’s Unpaid Carers: National Carers Week 12–18 October
National Carers Week, held from 12 to 18 October, is an opportunity to recognise, celebrate and raise awareness of the 3 million unpaid carers across Australia. These individuals play a vital role in supporting family members and friends who need help due to disability, chronic illness, mental health conditions, or ageing.
13 Oct 2025
National Standards for Counsellors and Psychotherapists Now Released
The National Standards for Counsellors and Psychotherapists are now available, providing guidance to professionals working across health, disability, education, and community services. These standards support the 2023–24 Budget commitment to strengthen the profession and improve access to safe, high-quality mental health care.
13 Oct 2025
New Roadmaps Released to Prepare for the Aged Care Act Starting 1 November
New roadmaps are now available to help the aged care sector get ready for the new Aged Care Act, which comes into effect on 1 November 2025. Separate roadmaps have been created for aged care providers and for older people, their families, and carers.
13 Oct 2025
Professor Kathryn North Appointed Chair of Australian Medical Research Advisory Board
The Australian Government has announced the appointment of Professor Kathryn North AC as the new Chair of the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB), the independent panel that sets strategy and priorities for the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF)
13 Oct 2025
Dr David Sekyere Named Tasmanian ACRRM Registrar of the Year
After completing his medical studies in Ghana, Dr David Sekyere moved to Australia in 2022 with his wife and four daughters to continue his medical training.
13 Oct 2025
Blood Borne Virus Testing Advised for Patients of Mortdale Dental Practice
The Chief Health Officer has advised that current and former patients of Mr Safuan Hasic (also known as Steven Hasic), a former sole dental practitioner at 70 Victoria Avenue, Mortdale, should get tested for blood borne viruses (BBVs) following infection control breaches at his practice.
11 Oct 2025
Cranbourne Community Hospital Officially Opens, Bringing Care Closer to Home
The new Cranbourne Community Hospital is now open, providing essential health services for residents in Melbourne’s south-east
10 Oct 2025
New Deputy Commissioners Appointed to Strengthen Rural Health Leadership
The Australian Government has appointed Professor Linda Deravin and Associate Professor Geoff Argus as National Rural Health Deputy Commissioners, reinforcing the government’s commitment to ensuring rural voices are central to Australia’s health system.
10 Oct 2025
DoHDA to send early intervention letters to GPs in October
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (DoHDA) will be sending “early intervention letters” to around 550 healthcare providers, including 100 GPs, this month.
10 Oct 2025
RACGP calls for stronger mental health support in rural Australia
On World Mental Health Day, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has highlighted the urgent need for improved mental health support in rural areas, calling on all levels of government to act.